Plastic food wrap is a kitchen staple for many households. Though this everyday food storage product is portable, cheap, and pliable, there are a few setbacks that we really can’t ignore: it is single-use, non-biodegradable, and unsustainable...
In the midst of growing concerns about single-use plastic straws, sustainable alternatives are coming into the spotlight. To date, we’ve seen paper-made and stainless-steel replacements. Partnering with Yokohama SDGs Design Center, wood homebuilder...
The launch of the Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations in 2016 emphasized the need for a collective effort for a better future. Since then, corporations, educational institutes and local governments have been leveraging their...
Limestone-based material LIMEX, developed and patented by Japanese startup TBM Co., Ltd, has proved to have been a good alternative to plastic and paper. Limex is made primarily from limestone, a natural resource in which Japan is 100% self...
Tokyu Corporation joined RE100 on October 25, making it the first Japanese railway company to publicly commit to using 100% renewable energy. The railway company will further its commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon society in which renewable...
With a little imagination and effort, a discarded item can be converted into a new product while keeping some of its original characteristics. Upcycling is a creative method of giving a second life and function to used things, as well as increasing...
It’s no secret that Nestlé Japan Ltd boasts a wide collection of unique KitKat flavors that are exclusively available in Japan, including matcha, sake, strawberry cheesecake and various region-inspired editions. However, in order to make their...
Surrounded by the resplendent nature of the Northern Alps, Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture attracts mountaineers in summer and skiers/snowboarders in winter. This beautiful village will welcome a new luxury wellness retreat Haluta Hakuba in...
In today’s digital world, influencer marketing plays a significant role in promotion, adding more value to products, services, campaigns, and travel destinations. Travel and employment company SAGOJO is seeking to bring influencer marketing to...
Renewable energy provides sustainable energy, massively cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions and helps to minimize the impact of climate change. Tokyo, the economic center of Japan, has been seeking to contribute to the global goal of zeroing out...